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Forum: Top Ten Ideas & Tank of the Month Nominations 10/31/2007, 03:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 160
Posted By westcott
My most costy mistake......

Hiring a house keeper for my wife!!!!

She used one of my "fish only" buckets to clean the bathroom.

Unknowingly, I used the bucket shortly aftter to add top off water to the tank and killed...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/23/2007, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 218
Posted By westcott
In the early days, the double ended lamps were...

In the early days, the double ended lamps were producing PAR vaules that rivaled some of the 400 watt lamps in use at the time and were considered a great compromise between PAR and power...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/06/2007, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 377
Posted By westcott
I have a different take. I find submersible pumps...

I have a different take. I find submersible pumps to be an electrical hazard, add heat to the water, and can be the cause of tank catastrophes.

If you have a choice, external pumps are the safe...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/12/2006, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 124
Posted By westcott
It is true that the effluent from a reactor has a...

It is true that the effluent from a reactor has a low pH. This is due to the CO2 that is introduced into the chamber to dissolve the calcium carbonate. But, the CO2 may be quickly removed from the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/12/2006, 11:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 95
Posted By westcott
Where to find Current IN/OUT Chiller fittings

Does anyone know where I can find some PVC fitting to connect a Current Chiller?

I want to go to 3/4" PVC fittings.

I can make something work but would prefer a prefabed fitting if it is...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 12/02/2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 557
Posted By westcott
I went browsing the Tripp Lite site for a...

I went browsing the Tripp Lite site for a solution and it was very unclear about hooking up batteries other than their own.

Thanks for the info. I will dig into it and maybe ask Santa to bring one...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 11/20/2006, 01:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 42,813
Posted By westcott
I was poking around some of the old "Advanced...

I was poking around some of the old "Advanced Aquarist" articles and came across some good information that you may want to dig into.

Although it appears counter-intuitive, it turns out that...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 11/20/2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 42,813
Posted By westcott
The feeding density seems to affect success...

The feeding density seems to affect success rates. Feeding too much is as bad as feeding too little. I listed the reference but I am unable to find my way back to the original thread since it was...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 11/20/2006, 11:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 42,813
Posted By westcott
Hi, I sent you some feeding density...

Hi,

I sent you some feeding density references a while ago.

Was not sure what densities you were feeding at so I thought I would pass on the information and ask at the same time.
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 11/12/2006, 09:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 557
Posted By westcott
Re: Power Back-up?

It seems that very few of us are using battery back up for emergency power, based on the lack of responses.

I read an article (can't find it) where someone bought a Tripp Lite system similar to...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 10/18/2006, 12:18 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 82,328
Posted By westcott
I was poking around some of the old "Advanced...

I was poking around some of the old "Advanced Aquarist" articles and came across some good information that you may want to dig into.

Although it appears counter-intuitive, it turns out that...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 09/25/2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 82,328
Posted By westcott
The dragonet mouth is very small in relation to...

The dragonet mouth is very small in relation to most other fish. My guess would be the size of the food or, as Luis suggested, the type and size.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2006, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 115
Posted By westcott
Thanks for the link(s). I will let you know how...

Thanks for the link(s). I will let you know how it works out after a trip to the hardware store this weekend.

The issue brought up about insecticide spraying by the city is one I will have to give...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2006, 09:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 646
Posted By westcott
Not entirely true. Fish will continue to grow in...

Not entirely true. Fish will continue to grow in a small tank if water changes are conducted on a regular basis. Fish release chemicals in the water that can limit growth if they build up but with...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/21/2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 115
Posted By westcott
CO2 or O2 level fluctuations in house affect pH

I was reading an older article written by Shimek and he suggested that some people have had problems with CO2 and O2 levels in their homes. The house is so well sealed that a build up of CO2 or a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/21/2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 583
Posted By westcott
Just curious. May save you some money. Do you...

Just curious. May save you some money. Do you have a protein skimmer? You could use the outflow to pressurize the line without overdoing it. Basically the same thing Doug suggested. That is where my...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 09/21/2006, 08:59 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 82,328
Posted By westcott
If their feeding habits are anything like the...

If their feeding habits are anything like the gobies, five days +means they are feeding on the food provided. It was an interesting read and the smaller strain of rotifers seems like something worth...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/19/2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 583
Posted By westcott
I use Carib Sea's ARM media in my reactor. I just...

I use Carib Sea's ARM media in my reactor. I just gravity feed my Ca Reactor. I see no benefit to using a dosing pump, especially since the output is controlled by the reactor valve. Too much...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 09/19/2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 82,328
Posted By westcott
So can I get on your list for purchasing a tank...

So can I get on your list for purchasing a tank raised mandarin?
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 09/19/2006, 08:06 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 82,328
Posted By westcott
The extra water capacity should make it easier to...

The extra water capacity should make it easier to maintain viable water quality while power feeding. I would leave it as is.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/18/2006, 02:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 583
Posted By westcott
I use a two gauge low pressure system with...

I use a two gauge low pressure system with solenoid acquired from Precision Marine many years ago. It has a regulator for adjusting pressure coming from the bottle (10 psi setting) and a fine tuning...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 08/25/2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 82,328
Posted By westcott
One other thing I wanted to mention. Using a...

One other thing I wanted to mention. Using a larger breeding container can slow the rate of contamination of the breeding tank.

I used a 10 gallon sump to the side with divertered water from a...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 08/24/2006, 04:36 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 82,328
Posted By westcott
I have to start by saying that after about page...

I have to start by saying that after about page 14, I stop reading so I may have missed something.

I have breed a lot of freshwater fish and successfully raised 30 clowns fish from eggs several...
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